North News
Chandigarh, August 8
On August 7, Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by becoming the first man to win consecutive 3,000m steeplechase gold medals since 1932.
“The 28-year-old El Bakkali won a sprint finish to the line in a time of eight minutes, 06.05 seconds (8:06.05) with Kenneth Rooks of the United States finishing second in 8:06.41. Kenya’s Abraham Kibiwot rounded out the podium in 8:06.47,” according to the Olympics official statement.
